The camcorder shoots videos in 3D.

Indicates the capacity of the optical zoom, which is the number of times that the image can be enlarged with the camera's optics.

The lens physically extends, controlled by a motor, for the magnifying effect. When you press the switch to "W" or "T," the subject is either magnified or reduced in size. The "W" stands for "wide-angle" (reduce). The "T" stands for "telephoto" (magnify).

A Wi-Fi connection for a wireless transfer of videos or pictures.

If the camcorder has a screen, which enables you to see the result of your filming directly on the screen.

The sensor is the chip which records light falling on it. It is the part that actually captures the film. The two main types are CCD and CMOS, 3MOS are three CMOS sensors. CCD sensors have historically provided better image quality, although the newest and best CMOS sensors match the CCD quality.

Image Stabilization

Digital Only available on digital camcorders and is a cheaper alternative to optical types. This method takes the full image, pans and scans to blunt movement, and crops the frame's outer portion to reduce the sense of motion.

Optical Produces the best result in comparison to digital types. Consists of either a gyro mechanism that detects and compensates for the lens' movements (for digital camcorders) or a liquid- or gel-based prism mounted in front of the lens that bends the light so that the image falls on a fixed point on the CCD.

Digital memory card - Secure Digital High Capacity. The latest version of SD cards, one-fourth of the size of the original model and storage is up to 32GB.

Digital memory card - Secure Digital High Capacity. The latest version of SD cards, one-fourth of the size of the original model and storage is above 32GB.

The number of times that the picture is enlarged thanks to digital technology. Digital zoom means that the camcorder can shoot with a high resolution, though only able to focus on one part of the picture. The picture won't be more detailed with digital zoom, but it will take up less space.